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14 hours ago, perdu said:

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I wonder...

 

 

 

 

 

How many pieces of aerial polystyrene a child's mobile need?

 

 

 

 

 

 

However we already know this is grandad's mobile not Otto's.

Both good points... :rofl:

 

Ciao 

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That's a cracking idea, I'll bank it for use when/if grandchildren come along (which will be a while as my eldest is only 13). How about Colonel Bogey as another one for the playlist?

 

I don't envy you on the painting, I've got one of these in the stash and it's tiny

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On 09/05/2021 at 19:09, perdu said:

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I wonder...

 

 

 

 

 

How many pieces of aerial polystyrene a child's mobile need?

 

 

 

 

 

 

However we already know this is grandad's mobile not Otto's.

Cloud? Is that a cloud? Hmmm :hmmm:

How many pieces? Ah, there's the rub.

Eduard Spitfire is a dual combo so I need two Luftwaffe models.

But wait, no Hurricane?

Plus a 'target'.

The P-47 got added to the first order when I though kits were limited availability.

So seven. It's seven.

 

On 09/05/2021 at 22:23, philp said:

Fun.

Don't forget the pilots, heh, heh.

 

Phil

They'll be there Phil, trust me. It's just that you won't be able to see them 'cos they're so tiny :wicked:

 

22 hours ago, giemme said:

Both good points... :rofl:

 

Ciao 

Thanks Giorgio :) 

 

20 hours ago, 81-er said:

That's a cracking idea, I'll bank it for use when/if grandchildren come along (which will be a while as my eldest is only 13). How about Colonel Bogey as another one for the playlist?

 

I don't envy you on the painting, I've got one of these in the stash and it's tiny

Thanks 81. I've yet to decide how to approach the painting but I think it's going to be:

- spray the bottom of all (Sky and RLM65)

- mask the bottom (yikes!) and spray the main top colours (dark earth and RLM70)

- have a stiff drink and think about masking the camo.

That's as far as I've got, although I did find some tips on masking.

 

I must admit that building these with the B17s is messing with my 'scale awareness':

 

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Still waiting for the Hurricane - two weeks today :( 

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FW stuck together:

 

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Look, canopy masks!

Magnifiers to max, I'm going in:

 

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I'm going for this scheme:

 

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… so that blows my 'spray all the undersides' idea.

Maybe I'll just brush paint them.

They're waiting:

 

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Still no Hurricane…

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Missed the start of this epic Ced, but I'll stay for the duration. Shouldn't take long...!! 

 

11 hours ago, CedB said:

It's just that you won't be able to see them 'cos they're so tiny

 

I've got some Aeroclub white metal pilots squirrelled away somewher - unfortunately they're all jet drivers!

 

I've got a few dozen 1/144 kits in the stash, really used to enjoy building them, but have even had to give up my beloved 1/72nds now as my arthritic fingers mean I keep dropping them all the time - have had to defect to fumble thumbs 1/48 scale....!!

 

On 10/05/2021 at 10:56, 81-er said:

I've got one of these in the stash and it's tiny

 

That's even worse to see being so stealthy... :)

 

Keith

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13 hours ago, keefr22 said:

Missed the start of this epic Ced, but I'll stay for the duration. Shouldn't take long...!! 

 

 

I've got some Aeroclub white metal pilots squirrelled away somewher - unfortunately they're all jet drivers!

 

I've got a few dozen 1/144 kits in the stash, really used to enjoy building them, but have even had to give up my beloved 1/72nds now as my arthritic fingers mean I keep dropping them all the time - have had to defect to fumble thumbs 1/48 scale....!!

 

 

That's even worse to see being so stealthy... :)

 

Keith

Thanks Keith :)

I know what you mean. These are testing my old eyes and (sometimes) shaky hands but hopefully I'll be able to stay on 'the Gentleman's Scale' for a bit longer…

 

7 hours ago, stevehnz said:

This a marvellous wee project Ced, a lot of fun. Good luck getting your/their playlist past your daughter though. ;) :D

Steve.

Thanks Steve :) 

She's a good girl and will like whatever I've done. Probably!

(Feeling of deja vu posting that)

 

 

 

Bit of paint last night and this morning:

 

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I spend far too long looking at 'proper' schemes for the Zvedas but then I though 'Hold on, this is a mobile for a BABY - not only will he not know BUT it also needs to be colourful' so I'm just going for 65 bottoms (snurf) and green/grey camo. So there.

 

I messaged the Hurricane suppliers and they've refunded so I've ordered another from eModels.

What's the betting the other one will turn up…

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Glad to see you are having fun in the Bonsai scale, I hope you stick around for some more projects after this one.

 

As you are probably finding, there is a gulf in quality between the Eduard kits - designed with the same love and detail as their much bigger models - and the Zvezda which are quick wargame kits with very average quality. I'm sure a few of us on here would be happy to advise on other good quality kits in the scale.

 

Maybe the Sweet Wildcat and Zeros for an alternate Pacific war mobile? 😉

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7 hours ago, giemme said:

Super smooth paint job, Ced! :clap: Your grandson is gonna love it! :D 

 

Ciao

Thanks Giorgio :)

 

7 hours ago, Tim R-T-C said:

Glad to see you are having fun in the Bonsai scale, I hope you stick around for some more projects after this one.

 

As you are probably finding, there is a gulf in quality between the Eduard kits - designed with the same love and detail as their much bigger models - and the Zvezda which are quick wargame kits with very average quality. I'm sure a few of us on here would be happy to advise on other good quality kits in the scale.

 

Maybe the Sweet Wildcat and Zeros for an alternate Pacific war mobile? 😉

Tim I agree, of course. The Eduard kits are far superior - I'm looking forward to doing the Spits :) 

 

 

Tops:

 

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Oh man what a brilliant idea. Love the music too. I think the little Russian section of Dr Spadgent’s house of horrors was at this scale. Great fun. You’re doings beautiful job.  Tagging along for sure. 😍

 

Johnny

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Just came across this (sorry, I'll try to pay more attention in future). Highly entertaining as ever Ced, and interesting to see the current state of the 1/144 art (though I fear that my eyesight is no longer up to the task) but I do have one small note of criticism if I may?

 

I don't think you're taking full advantage of the mobile twirler and noise maker. As well as all the stirring tunes, why not include lengthy samples of Merlins and DB601s at full chat, interspersed with cries of "Achtung Spitfire!", "Yellow-nosed bar-stewards 6 o'clock high!", and the ever popular "EEEIIII-OOOOWWWWW! DAKKA-DAKKA-DAKKA!!!!!!!"? It may not do much or the kid's (or his parents') sleep pattern but you will be able to rest secure in the knowledge that Otto in being indoctrinated in the right stuff from the earliest possible age. Imagine, one day you're dawdling the sprog on your knee and he looks up at you and in a clear piping childish treble enquires "What's a yellow-nosed bar-steward grandpapa Ced?" You would be so proud!

 

Craig.  

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5 hours ago, Dandie Dinmont said:

Imagine, one day you're dawdling the sprog on your knee and he looks up at you and in a clear piping childish treble enquires "What's a yellow-nosed bar-steward grandpapa Ced?" You would be so proud!

Spring chicken to doo-doo-hawk* in one easy lesson!

 

*you know what I mean!

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20 hours ago, The Spadgent said:

Oh man what a brilliant idea. Love the music too. I think the little Russian section of Dr Spadgent’s house of horrors was at this scale. Great fun. You’re doings beautiful job.  Tagging along for sure. 😍

 

Johnny

Thanks Johnny and welcome! :) 

 

10 hours ago, Dandie Dinmont said:

Just came across this (sorry, I'll try to pay more attention in future). Highly entertaining as ever Ced, and interesting to see the current state of the 1/144 art (though I fear that my eyesight is no longer up to the task) but I do have one small note of criticism if I may?

 

I don't think you're taking full advantage of the mobile twirler and noise maker. As well as all the stirring tunes, why not include lengthy samples of Merlins and DB601s at full chat, interspersed with cries of "Achtung Spitfire!", "Yellow-nosed bar-stewards 6 o'clock high!", and the ever popular "EEEIIII-OOOOWWWWW! DAKKA-DAKKA-DAKKA!!!!!!!"? It may not do much or the kid's (or his parents') sleep pattern but you will be able to rest secure in the knowledge that Otto in being indoctrinated in the right stuff from the earliest possible age. Imagine, one day you're dawdling the sprog on your knee and he looks up at you and in a clear piping childish treble enquires "What's a yellow-nosed bar-steward grandpapa Ced?" You would be so proud!

 

Craig.  

:rofl2:

Don't tempt me Craig… although I do have the 'Battle of Britain' video file and some editing software…

Bit young for the 'These Fokkers were Mescherschmits' joke?

 

5 hours ago, 2996 Victor said:

Spring chicken to doo-doo-hawk* in one easy lesson!

 

*you know what I mean!

:D I do, I do.

 

 

Camo done.

Stuka splinter required some tricky masking:

 

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…but all went well in the and with a couple of coats of thinned paint, brushed on:

 

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Now all I need to do is touch up their bottoms (fnaar!)

 

What's that?

Are the fighters mottled?

Of course, only to be expected.

And no, you can't have a close up… :D 

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That splinter pattern is insane!!! 😮😮💪💪💪 Mottles too. How? Who? When? Wow! 🤪 I bet you’ve drilled out those exhausts too. Stunning little wonders Mr B. Super impressed. 🙌

 

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7 hours ago, The Spadgent said:

Stunning little wonders Mr B. Super impressed.

Me too! :worthy:  :clap: Splinter camo and mottling in 1/144! :frantic: 

 

You love that grankid, don't you? :D 

 

 

Ciao

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On 13/05/2021 at 21:13, Pete in Lincs said:

As I catch up on this thread I have the tube on another tab playing the B of B soundtrack!

 

And no, you can't have a close up - F'nar!

 

Cheers Pete!

I'm still pondering editing some of the soundtrack… madness :)

 

On 14/05/2021 at 00:21, The Spadgent said:

That splinter pattern is insane!!! 😮😮💪💪💪 Mottles too. How? Who? When? Wow! 🤪 I bet you’ve drilled out those exhausts too. Stunning little wonders Mr B. Super impressed. 🙌

 

 Johnny.

Thanks Johnny :)

No drilled out exhausts, I'm not THAT mad!

 

On 14/05/2021 at 07:48, giemme said:

Me too! :worthy:  :clap: Splinter camo and mottling in 1/144! :frantic: 

 

You love that grankid, don't you? :D 

 

 

Ciao

Thanks Giorgio :)

Yep, he is adorable, but then I may be biased…

 

 

Luftwaffe got their decals this morning:

 

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Pooled Klear/Future method so they'll need a matt coat when they're dry.

 

I suppose the Eduard FW does deserve a close up:

 

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The Hurricane has been despatched so, hopefully, I can start the RAF soon.

 

Oh, and Bill's cloud idea is an itch that may need scratching…

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While I'm waiting for the B17s to dry I started on the Eduard Spits.

Again, two kits on the bench with all the part trees out?

This is more like it:

 

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I've painted the cockpit (har har) and the exhausts have had their Iron coat:

 

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The first step is to close up (???????) and fit the tailplanes but there are seams!

WHAT!

Oh look, some flash inside the fuselage mouldings around the tailplane slots and the bottom:

 

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With that trimmed the fit is quite good.

A dob of TET run along the seams and the usual squeeze:

 

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…causes (at this scale) massive blobs on the seams!

At least they'll sand off easily.

Be careful during this stage that you don't bend the antenna.

Ask me how I know :rolleyes:

 

Feeling confident about the kit I decided to address the bête noire - trying to get Eduard 'wheels up':

 

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Not a good start, as usual.

That said the detail is impressive eh?

You also get four AND five spoke wheels in the kit and various other options.

Nice.

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No swastikas? How else will young Otto acquire the love of historical accuracy that is the hallmark of all true modellers (cough cough)?

 

Looking great Ced but it looks like you have a battle on your hands with those Spit undercarriages.

 

Craig.

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Is there no stopping the man? He's got all his parts on the bench, flash on his bottom, and blue tack on his balls, which he's going to paint again!

Fortunately they'll all be dangling over his grandson's cot soon.

 

Way to go Ced!

 

Ian

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3 hours ago, Dandie Dinmont said:

No swastikas? How else will young Otto acquire the love of historical accuracy that is the hallmark of all true modellers (cough cough)?

 

Looking great Ced but it looks like you have a battle on your hands with those Spit undercarriages.

 

Craig.

Thanks Craig :) 

Swastikas? It's one of those diecot dykot difficult decisions isn't it? I have no idea what the daughter's in laws think about it so better safe than sorry I thought.

 

1 hour ago, Brandy said:

Is there no stopping the man? He's got all his parts on the bench, flash on his bottom, and blue tack on his balls, which he's going to paint again!

Fortunately they'll all be dangling over his grandson's cot soon.

 

Way to go Ced!

 

Ian

Fnaar snurf yurrk :wicked:

Good man Ian, Finbarr would be proud of you :D 

 

 

So, SIHRSC out:

 

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Ouch, oook, yikes… 

I don't need my nails filed thanks so back to the sanding sticks…

 

I've also chiselled out the ribs on the bay roof:

 

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…and soon enough one side's done:

 

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I've assembled the props including the broken off blade:

 

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So one's done, the other's ready for fiddling tomorrow:

 

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Enough tiny fiddling for one day. Now I remember why I have a collection of tins and boxes:

 

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Same again, with cropped wings:

 

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What a nice pair (fnaar):

 

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While I was looking for some paint for something else I came across these:

 

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Recommended by a friend on BM this stuff does spray and brush nicely (as you'll see) but it pongs a bit.

Not that 'Ah, I remember my childhood' whiff of Humbrol enamels.

Or the slightly exciting smell of Colourcoats (my favourite).

Just, you know, a sort of 'what's that smell?' pong.

I'll try to be more articulate later when it gets sloshed around.

When the Hurricane's built.

That won't take long, once it arrives.

Hopefully tomorrow?

The daughters are coming down next Wednesday so I have a whole week to finish.

Plenty of time then…

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Lifecolor! Nice paints, if a bit tricky to spray. I had great success spraying them through my PROCON BOY airbrush, as you might remember, and thinning them with a mix of IPA and water, or Future and  drop of Windex.

 

For brush painting, I almost exclusively use that brand. 

 

Ciao

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